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March 26, 2025
In Pirapó, Itapúa, agents with the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) discovered 120 kilograms of meat of questionable origin in the trunk of a car during a routine inspection on Route PY06. Officials stated the driver could not provide documentation proving the meat’s legality.
Consequently, authorities seized the vehicle, a blue 1998 Toyota Corsa. The vehicle was stopped at the Pirapó crossing around 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The case was reported to the on-duty prosecutor, who ordered the release of the car but mandated the meat be seized and held in custody at the central DNIT office.
Authorities estimate the value of the meat to be 4 million guaranies.
This article provides an overview of a recent incident involving the seizure of meat of unknown origin. The following Q&A format clarifies important aspects of the case.
What happened in Pirapó, Itapúa?
On march 26, 2025, agents from the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) discovered 120 kilograms of meat of questionable origin in the trunk of a car during a routine inspection on Route PY06 in Pirapó, Itapúa. The driver could not provide documentation proving the meat’s legality.
What were the consequences of the finding?
As a result of the missing documentation, authorities seized the blue 1998 Toyota Corsa. Though, the on-duty prosecutor ordered the release of the car but mandated that the meat be seized and held in custody at the central DNIT office.
Where is the seized meat currently located?
The seized meat is currently held in custody at the central DNIT office.
What is the estimated value of the seized meat?
Authorities estimate the value of the seized meat to be 4 million guaranies.
- Inspection: Routine inspection by DNIT agents.
- Discovery: 120 kg of meat of unknown origin was found without proper documentation.
- Seizure: The vehicle (a blue 1998 Toyota Corsa) was initially seized.
- Prosecutorial Involvement: The case was reported to an on-duty prosecutor.
- Order: The prosecutor ordered the release of the car and seizure of the meat.
- Custody: The meat was placed in the custody of the central DNIT office
Summary of Key Facts:
The following table summarizes the key facts of the incident:
| Incident | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Pirapó, Itapúa |
| Date of Incident | March 26, 2025 |
| Agency | National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT) |
| Item seized | 120 kg meat of unknown origin |
| Vehicle | Blue 1998 Toyota Corsa |
| Estimated Value | 4 million guaranies |
